Any CC a .38 special anymore?

[4sarge]

Just being curious...but does anyone still CC a 5-shot .38 snubbie revolver anymore?

If so, what is your preferred ammo for personal defense?

Just being curious...

Sometimes 357 Ruger Frame, 38+P loads.

 

[VERT]

Sure, just some more than others. The P250 .380 was supposed to be very resistant to limp-wristing malfunctions but I had heard pretty mixed reviews on the Shield EZ from folks who'd put them in truly disabled hands. I don't know what kind of ammo they were using, though. When dad could still kind of rack a slide I loaded his gun with S&B, which unless things have changed was usually a bit hotter then US made bulk .380.

The only problem I have had with S&B ammo are hard primers. MagTech seems to be pretty warm as well and what is in my LCP right now. I would love to see some sort of reliable list of .380 ball ammunition as to what is “hot” and what is not. I know that Winchester white box and brown box has been less then reliably satisfactory in .380.

The Sig and Walther PK380 have both been offerings in the larger poly .380 easy to shoot grandma gun market. But Smith finally took off. The only problem I see with a compromised grip would be the grip safety. A person has to get enough on the gun to deactivate the grip safety. This is a blessing and a curse.

Otherwise it is hard to beat a slicked up 3”-4” steel framed revolver

 

[BLindzy]

I carry my Gunsmoke S&W every once in a while in the summer with Hornaday Critical Duty.

 

[Tomc1947]

The only problem I have had with S&B ammo are hard primers. MagTech seems to be pretty warm as well and what is in my LCP right now. I would love to see some sort of reliable list of .380 ball ammunition as to what is “hot” and what is not. I know that Winchester white box and brown box has been less then reliably satisfactory in .380.

I've found Sig Sauer Elite Performance, 100gr, works just fine.

 

[VERT]

I've found Sig Sauer Elite Performance, 100gr, works just fine.

I will look for some to try!

 

[ndawoods25]

I wish I would have kept my Taurus 85CH. It was a good little revolver. But fortunately, I can pick up a 642 when I'm ready.

I have no issues with relying on a 5-shot snub nose.

I still have my 85CH, I bought new 25 years ago. But prefer to carry my Smith airweight

 

[gregkl]

I still have my 85CH, I bought new 25 years ago. But prefer to carry my Smith airweight

Is it due to the weight difference?

 

[seldon14]

Model 60 in the pocket with HST and a speed strip in the watch pocket.

 

[Amishman44]

I find it interesting that in this age of 'High Capacity Commandos' that there are so many snub-nosed revolver carriers...and I'm amongst them!

Just because new items have come along, doesn't mean that the older, and sometimes more reliable, methods don't still work!

 

[modelflyer2003]

Chief Special in my leather coat inner pocket when on my motorcycle. I love that revolver. Anyone else partial to the Model 36?

 

[gregkl]

Chief Special in my leather coat inner pocket when on my motorcycle. I love that revolver. Anyone else partial to the Model 36?

Like pretty much all Smith revolvers, I like them. At this point though I prefer a concealed hammer model for a pocket carry.

 

[Snapdragon]

Chief Special in my leather coat inner pocket when on my motorcycle. I love that revolver. Anyone else partial to the Model 36?

My M36 snubbie with the banana grip is my current CC. It's sitting on my computer desk ready to grab and go or stay and defend the office area.

 

[randyb]

Generally have a 442 on me when out and about. Loaded with HSTs and a couple speed strips. Easy,accurate, light weight and it works.

 

[Amishman44]

My M36 snubbie with the banana grip is my current CC. It's sitting on my computer desk ready to grab and go or stay and defend the office area.

My older Taurus 85 (built in 1990) came with the Banana Grip...very comfortable grip!

 

[Snapdragon]

My older Taurus 85 (built in 1990) came with the Banana Grip...very comfortable grip!

I have short hands, so a round butt or banana grip helps me reach a little better.

 

[Sigblitz]

I have short hands, so a round butt or banana grip helps me reach a little better.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

I'm in the same boat, snapdragon. I just happened to carry a 442 all day yesterday. F.R. pants pocket. Cheapie de santis holster.

 

[Snapdragon]

Yeah, that did sound a little shady, now that you mention it.

 

[Sigblitz]

Made me chuckle.

 

[sellersdw]

Thinking about an LCR, looking for recommendation on going with the 38 or 357 so I have the option to step up. Also, considering the 9mm version just to keep ammo simple. Any suggestions?